He’s undoubtedly a top talent and if he can stay fit he could be a pivotal player for Manchester City. But he is also well-loved at Arsenal and TFF senses that Wenger will want him back at the club after his so far successful loan spell at Bournemouth.

The England international, who has 34 caps and two goals since his debut in 2010, has played 15 times for Bournemouth this season without scoring. But his value to the team has been obvious as he has pulled the strings and floated around the midfield beautifully. It’s the longest period of match fitness that TFF can remember since his early days at Arsenal and it’s easy to see why Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola would like the look of such a technician who is also accustomed to the cut and thrust of The Premier League.

Wilshere played 159 games and scored 12 goals in his 9 seasons at Arsenal before his loan move.